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Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking






Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking

- Tension the disc wheel on the balancing machine.

- Use the wheel balancing machine centering system (VAS 5271).

- Load the tire dial gauge approximately 2 mm.

- Rotate the disc wheel slowly.

- Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.






S Lateral Run-Out
H Radial Run-Out

- Compare determined value with specifications in the table.

Peak values on the tire dial gauge due to small irregularities may be disregarded.

Specifications for radial and lateral run-out on disc wheel






If the measured value exceeds the specified value, no acceptable smooth running can be attained.